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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of tender chicken, sweet cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy dressing. This versatile recipe works perfectly as a sandwich filling, a topping for leafy greens, or as a dip for crackers. It's ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or light lunches.
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Equipment

  • Kitchen Equipment Needed:
  • Mixing bowls 
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon or spatula for mixing

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions
 

  • Shred or chop the cooked chicken.
  • Dice the celery and chop the pecans.
  • Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and honey in a bowl.
  • Add chicken, celery, cranberries, and pecans to the dressing. Mix thoroughly.
  • Chill for 30 minutes, then serve as desired.